Maska madaxaa laga dilaa
MEnglish Translation
The snake is killed from the head
Context & Meaning
Problems must be solved at the source — leadership determines outcome
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "M"
Marba sidaad u jabtaa, loo dhutiyaa
As you break, so you're bandaged
As you break, so you're bandaged
Mukulaal minankeedii joogta, miciya aar bay leedahay
A cat at home has a lion's claws
A cat at home has a lion's claws
Madax muuqda iyo mindi sawiran midna lagama samro
One can't endure a visible head wound or a drawn k...
One can't endure a visible head wound or a drawn k...
Min haddaad gasho, meelo daydaye lama noqdo
Once you've entered, there's no returning from wan...
Once you've entered, there's no returning from wan...
Ma waxaad yeeshaa wax naftaada u fiican oo wiilkaaga u xun, mise wax naftaada u xun oo wiilkaaga u fiican?
Will you choose what benefits you but harms your s...
Will you choose what benefits you but harms your s...
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About Somali Proverbs
Somali proverbs (Maahmaah Soomaali) are an integral part of Somali culture, passed down through generations. They reflect the wisdom, values, and experiences of the Somali people, often relating to pastoral life, community, and traditional values.